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Mary Kelso Obituary

Mary Lynn Kelso Mary Lynn Kelso, an incredibly loving wife, mother and sister, passed away at home on November 16, 2010. She was 59 years old. She is survived by Paul, her dedicated husband of 29 years; their daughters, Kelly, Kristin and Nicole and their children's other halves, Ethan, Mario and Chad. Mary is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Jeanne Hauck, her twin brother, John Hauck; her sister, Ellen Edholm, many nieces and nephews, and Paul's caring parents and family, all of whom Mary loved very much. The family will celebrate her life at the home they shared in Long Beach on Saturday from noon to 5pm and welcome those who want to share their memories of Mary, as she will be truly missed.

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Published by Press-Telegram on Nov. 19, 2010.

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Kelly (Kelso) Dingwell

January 25, 2011

My family and I are keeping a memory box where we are putting notes and stories people want to share about my mom. Please let me know if you would like the address where you can mail something to be included. We would love to hear about your memories.

January 14, 2011

Dear Kelso and Hauck Families, I am so stricken by this sad news just learned today. I am also a high school friend of Mary's. We were able to visit and enjoy a great time at our last reunion, and I remember thinking how she still looked the same. I will keep her in my memory and your families in my thoughts and prayers. Terri Montoya Aimerito

Nora Graham

January 6, 2011

Wish I could have been there for the funeral.I went to High School with Mary and had stories to share with everyone. Still can't believe it! Please accept my condolences and sadness for your loss.

Sue (Kitchell) Stone

January 5, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I was a High School friend, and was able to be with her at our last two reunions. She will never be forgotten, but I will so miss making her laugh. what a great sense of humor.

November 20, 2010

Mary will be truly missed. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. Lots of Love, Denise

Don & Elaine Wathen

November 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna Johnson

November 20, 2010

Paul and family: So very sorry for your loss; I grew up next door to the Haucks and am an old friend of Ellen's. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Wayne and Donna Johnson [Wathen]

Renee Olloque

November 19, 2010

Paul and Girls, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mary. Please accept our sincere condolences. Paul, we will remember you and your girls in our prayers. God Bless the Kelso family - The Olloque Family

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